Scripture: Luke 15:3-7
The New Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes : pg 306-307
The Beginner's Bible: pg 391-396
My Story Bible: pg 96-97
Through the Bible in Felt: pg 202
Character Trait: Forgiveness
Objective: We all sin but God will forgive us if we ask.
Definition: Treating someone as though they never hurt you, not holding a grudge, not blaming them
Opposite: Bitter, getting even
Big Thoughts for Little People: Letter F
Ephesians 4:32b - Forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Tune: “Are You Sleeping?” or “Where is Thumbkin?”
Ephesians 4:32 (2x)
Forgiving one another (2x)
Just as God through Christ, has forgiven you
Ephesians 4:32, Forgiving one another
Sheet available in the Bible Activity Workbook
Glue thinned cotton balls on the sheep. Glue small sticks on top.
Glue a pipe cleaner to the shepherd's staff.
Free Coloring Sheet for Immediate Family Use: Lost Sheep
Paper Bag Lamb
Cut out the pieces on the template. Open up a lunch-sized paper bag and fill with newspaper. Fold over the end and tape to close. On the bottom of the sack, glue the lamb face. Glue the legs to the sides of the bag. Add a cotton ball tail on the folded top of the bag.
Hide and Seek
Hide a toy sheep in the room. Set up a sheep pen with blocks or gates. Have the child look for the lamb and return it to the pen.
Dress up like a shepherd. Image shared by Iris
Gather the Sheep
Provide the child with a toy shepherd's staff or cane, and several stuffed-animal sheep. Spread the sheep through the room or space. Let the child use the crook of the staff or cane to gather all the sheep, bringing them back to the fold (box or fenced in area). Tip: Do this activity yourself to confirm that the sheep and crook are at a proper ratio to actually carry a sheep.
Little Ewe: The Story of One Lost Sheep by Laura Sassi is a counting and rhyming book that tells the story of the Lost Sheep. While the Shepherd is never explicitly named as Jesus, this connection can easily be made during teaching or reading.
Available in the New Testament Curriculum, 2 Year Interactive Bible Stories, and 4 Year Interactive Bible Stories.
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